Matching you to the right destination and the right venue.
What is a famil?
- Short for familiarisation program, it is an opportunity for people to experience a region, product or package.
Whether your event brief requires an upmarket private dining room, a boardroom with a view, a venue with a local produce menu, or even a ‘secret’ venue for a product launch, we can help.
Our famil program allows you to explore the venues and the destination for yourself. Meet the suppliers, taste the food, hit the shops and dip your toes into the water.
Upcoming Famils
25 HOURS HOTEL SYDNEY
An evening inside one of Sydney’s most talked-about new hotels—site tour, rooftop drinks, and a private dinner.
📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕐 Arrives 6:00pm, concludes 9:30pm
📍 25 Hours Hotel, Sydney
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Stay tuned for details of our next famil coming soon.
Venue Spotlights
Venue Spotlight: Harbour Rocks Hotel, Sydney
Nestled in the heart of Sydney’s historic Rocks precinct, Harbour Rocks Hotel seamlessly blends heritage charm with modern sophistication, making it an ideal choice for corporate events, intimate gatherings, and private celebrations. This boutique hotel, with roots...
Venue Inspection: Ovolo Nishi, Canberra
Quick Facts: Event Spaces: Mosaic Room, Monster Salon, Monster Bar Capacity: 200 pax (Monster Salon); 80 pax (Mosaic Room); 250 pax (Monster Bar) Point of Difference: Unique architecture with raw materials, mid-century modern design, and eco-conscious features A...
Venue Review: The Old Clare Hotel, Sydney
Quick Facts: Event Spaces: 8 unique and versatile spaces Capacity: Up to 100 guests for cocktail events in The Rooftop Bar and Clare Bar Point of Difference: Heritage charm combined with state-of-the-art amenities in a vibrant urban setting Overview: Recently, our...
Venue Tour: Crowne Plaza Rome-St. Peter’s Hotel
Carla recently had the opportunity to conduct a site inspection at Crowne Plaza Rome-St. Peter's Hotel, a prime destination for corporate events in Rome. Quick Facts: Function Rooms: 13 versatile meeting rooms Capacity: Up to 500 guests in theatre style Point of...
Latest Famil Wrap-ups
A Five-Star Famil at The Star Brisbane
Earlier this month, The Conference Shop had the pleasure of hosting a famil at one of Australia’s most exciting new event destinations: The Star Brisbane, part of the spectacular $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct. Known for its versatility, premium spaces,...
An Unforgettable Famil Experience
On Halloween night, The Conference Shop hosted a memorable Famil at two of Sydney’s unique and character-filled venues: The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale and the Harbour Rocks Hotel in the heart of The Rocks. This intimate gathering offered attendees a fantastic...
IHG Brisbane Famil Wrap Up
At the end of last year, we had our first of many regular famils showcasing Queensland conference venues! With our next QLD famil coming up in 2 weeks, we thought this was the perfect time to reflect upon our successful day famil with 3 IHG properties, Hotel X, Hotel...
